Patent Paralegal I

Finnegan•Palo Alto, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Patent Paralegal I assists attorneys, secretaries, and other legal staff with preparing basic legal documents, proofreading and editing documents, conducting routine legal research, and completing general administrative assignments. The position includes training and development intended to support progression into more substantive legal secretarial assignments. Significant progression of responsibilities and assignments is expected within the first year of hire. The role may be based in any of Finnegan’s U.S. offices and requires a hybrid/onsite work schedule. The base pay is $30.77 per hour, approximately equivalent to $60,000 annually. The offered pay may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks.
Excellent oral and written communication, including spelling and grammar, and interpersonal skills.
Flexible attitude and ability to handle changing assignments and priorities in a rapid but variable work pace.
Willingness to learn and acquire advanced duties and provide support to varied team members.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate.
Familiarity with databases or willingness to learn them.
Familiarity with the Internet/Intranet and using the internet for research.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing court filings and organizing pleadings, memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
Prepare, edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
Prepare client bills and related forms, and arrange expense advances, reimbursements, and invoice payments.
Coordinate travel and meeting logistics, including scheduling and arranging videoconferences, conference calls, and conference rooms; requesting equipment and food and beverage orders; and preparing presentation materials.
Open new client matters.
Organize and maintain attorney contacts and calendars.
Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries and print reports.
Ensure client communications are relayed accurately and promptly.
Organize and maintain paper and electronic files in accordance with Firm records retention policies.
Complete training to assist attorneys with docket monitoring and deadline preparation.
Complete core training, cross-training, skills assessments, and related development in IP secretarial support areas, including litigation and patent and trademark prosecution, as assigned.
Embrace new processes and incorporate new technology to meet evolving client demands.
Attend and actively participate in secretarial and team meetings.
Provide reception backup when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.